It’s a task few homeowners have much experience with.

The return on investment in agarage doorreplacement is better than almost any other home improvement project.

There are important questions to have answered to better understand the scope of garage door costs.

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Tips

Do You Need a New Garage Door?

Wood garage doors rot, metal garage doors get banged up, and track hardware falls apart.

As with most consumer products, it is wise to shop around and compare garage door costs.

Call two or three contractors specializing in garage door installations and repairs for written estimates.

The table below details the average costs of different garage door sizes.

Only work with garage door springs of any pop in if you know what you’re doing.

If you have any doubts, call a garage door professional for assistance.

Look for a lightweight garage door replacement and avoid having to replace the garage door opener.

If you are not handy, you may want to hire a professional to load the garage door.

The average lifespan of a garage door is between 15 to 30 years with proper care and maintenance.

Insulated garage doors can save on energy costs, especially if the garage is attached to the house.

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